Description

Vintage Kutch Embroidery Home Decor from Gujarat

 

Well Made Dhaniyo or Dharaniyo

 

Mirrorwork & Silk Embroidery

 

Motifs on the top show 2 women dancing the Garba dance with pots on their heads at the popular festival Navratri that is celebrated in honor of Goddess Amba

 

Kutch, Gujarat

 

Perfect as a Wall Hanging

 

44 x 33 inches

111 x 83 cm

 

Estimated to be from the 1950s-1960s

 

Some stains thread loss etc – condition not perfect

 

 

 

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This item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist user. Signs of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections. Therefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.

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